The Gut Health Gurus Podcast

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) chat with The President of Skincare company Mother Dirt on the Skin Microbiome, factors impacting the development of skin disorders and fostering a healthy skin ecosystem by reintroducing naturally occurring soil bacteria.   Bio:   Jasmina Aganovic is the President of  Mother Dirt,  a...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) chat with Environmental Scientist, Jason Bawden Smith on Light, Water and Magnetism Simplified. We talk about Dr Jack Kruse,  blue light toxicity, electromagnetic radiation, deuterium depletion, the benefits of natural magnetic fields, mitochondrial dysfunction, environmental challenge...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have an enlightening conversation with student of Dr Jack Kruse, Matt Maruca. Matt has the unique gift of simplifying the complex scientific topics of Light, Water and Magnetism as advocated by Dr Jack Kruse. This is a fascinating introduction into the world of mitochondria, mitochondria...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have a fun conversation with the "Kombucha Mamma"- Hannah Crum on all things Kombucha. We cover common pitfalls for Kombucha novices, mould in Kombucha, Scoby Hotels, creating different kombucha flavour combinations, alcohol in Kombucha, benefits of kombucha, probiotics in kombucha and m...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) discuss Dr Maya Shetreat's integrative approach to kid's health. We also tackle natural treatments for anxiety, depression and much more.   Bio:   Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure: Healthy Food, Healthy Gut, Happy Child (Simon and S...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and Jame Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have a mind expanding discussion with neurosurgeon Dr Jack Kruse on how light may sculpt the microbiome and the implications for optimising your overall health today.   Bio:   Dr. Jack Kruse is a respected neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) has a fascinating conversation with world renown fermentation revivalist Sandor Katz.   We cover Sandor's journey into wild fermentation with advice on vegetable ferments, kefir and other ferments you may not have heard of. Sandor brilliantly demystifies the ancient art of fermentation and provides the inspiration to start your fermenta...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have an entertaining and real conversation with home fermentation guru Donna Schwenk from Cultured Food Life on living the fermented foods life and mastering the holy trinity of fermented foods: Kefir, Kombucha and Fermented vegetables.   Bio:   Donna Schwenk's world changed when she dis...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have an open and heart felt discussion with Integrative Health practitioner,  Dr Vincent Pedre on the mental, physical and emotional aspects of optimising your Gut Health including Dr Pedre's Gut CARE Program. We cover lot's of interesting topics like the best yoga poses for digestion, c...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) interview the father of Psychobiotics, Professor Ted Dinan.  We discuss how the gut and brain is connected, and the future of probiotics, prebiotics and food as a treatment option for IBS, anxiety, depression, stress and mood management.   Bio: Ted Dinan is Professor of Psychiatry at Uni...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) have a wide ranging discussion with Dr Zach Bush MD on the rise of autism, glyphosate and the microbiome, plant based eating, regenerative farming and much more   Bio: Zach Bush, MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the USA with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocr...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) interview - Dr Peter Dingle about Gut Secrets: A Blue Print to your Microbiome Dr Peter Dingle has spent the past 30 years as a researcher, educator, communicator and author. Formerly an associate professor at Murdoch University, Dr D has written more than a 15 books on living well.  Ble...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) interview The Probiotic Advisor- Dr Jason Hawrelak on how to optimise your Gut Microbiome using DNA based Stool Testing, Diet, Prebiotics and Probiotics.   Dr Hawrelak is Head of Research at ProbioticAdvisor.com. His passion for gastrointestinal health, the GIT microbiota, and probiotics...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) interview light specialist Andy Mant, on the negative impacts of blue light exposure at night, the benefits of red light therapy, strategies to manage weight, improve sleep, and gut and mental health via ancestral mimicking light management and much more.   Brought to you by:   Nourishme...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) interview dentist Dr Vijaya Molloy on the importance of nose breathing, strategies to improve breathing, stress management, the link to gut health and many other topics.   Brought to you by:   Nourishmeorganics- Gut Health Super Store- Shine from the Inside https://www.nourishmeorganics....

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) interview Jock Leys- an expert in the emerging field of soil probiotics, specifically mycorrhizal fungi. Soil probiotics could be a viable alternative to synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, which is better for gut health and the environment.   Brought to you by:   Nourishmeorganics- Gu...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) talk about the evolution and future of food production, and the importance of eating clean, minimally processed foods for optimal wellbeing.   Brought to you by:   Nourishmeorganics- Gut Health Super Store https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/   Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testin...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) talk about the emerging risks around artificial probiotics vs traditionally made fermented foods.   Brought to you by:   Nourishmeorganics- Gut Health Super Store https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/   Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.no...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) talk about the latest information around probiotics from Gut Brain Axis Conference 2018.   Brought to you by:   Nourishmeorganics- Gut Health Super Store https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/   Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeor...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) talk about the basics of gut health and simple strategies to improve your gut today.   Brought to you by: Nourishmeorganics- Gut Health Super Store https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/   and   Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeor...

Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) talk about natural strategies to tackle anxiety and depression including Gut Health.  Brought to you by: Nourishmeorganics- Gut Health Super Store https://www.nourishmeorganics.com.au/ Microbiome Stool Testing, Deuterium Testing and Nutritional Consulting https://www.nourishmeorganics....